General Hospital
Michael Easton Opens Up On His Move to GH, John's Past with Sonny & the Future of Jolie!
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One Life to Live fans are getting revved up for the return of one of their all-time favorite leading men and characters when Michael Easton premieres next week on General Hospital as John McBain on the March 13th episode! So, just how will this soap crossover work? How is John entreched in the story of the mob with Sonny Corinthos? And what about Melissa Archer’s Natalie coming over to join him in Port Charles? These questions and others were posed to the talented star in a new interview out today with TV Guide. Here are a few of our favorite and telling excerpts below!
Michael on his decision to make the move from Llanview to Port Charles: “Frank Valentini gave me an impassioned speech that really got to me. My biggest concern was that I didn’t want to go to GH just to bait some of the OLTL audience. I didn’t feel that was very valid or fair. It would just piss off the GH audience and disappoint the OLTL fans. There needs to be a really good reason why McBain is in Port Charles — something organic, not forced — and I think they came up with a good one. At first he’s there to apprehend and bring home Todd Manning to stand trial for Victor’s murder, but then Blair asks him to look after Starr and help see her through the loss of her baby and boyfriend. Then it’s revealed that McBain has a history with Sonny.Their relationship goes way back to McBain’s very early days with the FBI. Sonny was responsible for McBain losing someone who was very close to him. It was one of those situations where the only way he could catch Sonny was to corrupt evidence or manufacture some and he couldn’t find it in his heart to do that. So he had to bury it and let it go. So Sonny remained the one that got away, the big white whale. This time around, McBain is determined to see justice done one way or the other. ”
Michael on if Sonny and John get into it from the get-go: “Day one, he and Sonny have a casual encounter. No one knows what’s happened between them. But later Sonny tells Jason, “This guy’s going to be a pain in my ass. Don’t let him get carried away. Let’s get him the f–k out of Port Charles. My character also ends having a surprise history with some other characters, connections I didn’t see coming. I feel it’s very inspired.”
Michael on how the show will address John’s gal Natalie and their son Liam! “They’ll have their hands full trying to make that work because that baby was everything to McBain. I think they’re waiting to see if my storyline works or not. For now they have him calling Natalie saying, “This is going to take longer than I expected.” But they do need to deal with it since they have me tied up for quite a block of time.”
Michael on the sad and disappointing failure to bring One Life to the Internet after wrapping up 43 years on the air: “It really hurt. I’m not a particularly sentimental guy about things like that. I’ve been on so many primetime shows that were cancelled — after one episode, after 10 episodes, after just one season. I got used to that. But I found myself choking up a bit at OLTL. It was really hard to say goodbye to those people. It was not the way we wanted to go out. I wish we could have closed it out in the right way and really gone out with a bang, but hands were tied. I went to the wrap party and it seemed like everyone was medicated. It was kind of like that movie Westworld where everyone is walking around in a daze. And I really feel bad for the fans who were left with that false hope that something was going to happen. That’s why I feel so strongly about this move to GH. We have to do everything possible to keep these soaps going.”
So what do you think about how John will be woven into the GH canvas? the status of Jolie? And, Michael’s sentiments on the final days at One Life? Let us know!
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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the devastation that abc/d has wrought with the demise of One Life to Live cannot be lessened by seeing a couple of familiar faces on General Hospital. I will still be dvring GH and watch it at my convenience. I will not watch abc/d for any reason ever again. The powers that took OLTL away from us will not be rewarded by me. My heart is still broken…
Great interview, thanks M&M
I love this guy! Bring it on to the Mr. Dimples and the Sone Cold! I think the move is permanent because his place is for sell in New York.
Can not wait for McPain to get to Port Charles.
Great interview!! I am excited to see him come to GH and I think it will tie in well with what is going on with Sonny and though I really love Mac & Dante the PCPD really needs some new blood.
Thanks for sharing this interview with us… Michael! Can’t wait to see Michael Easton on GH!!! So nice to see that they are trying very hard to handle it well and that they are considering the fans to a degree! After reading this looking forward to the surprises he left for us to see!
It’s nice to see someone who really cares about the fans! I can’t wait to see John on GH!
Can’t wait to see Michael Easton on GH March 13… Read his story on tvguide.com…His storyline sounds soooooooo interesting…I’m excited about….I liked reading this article vey much!!!!!!!!!!! He will tune- up Gh……….He will be a good addition to GH… John & Sonny can’t wait to see how this story will go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A big plus for GH………. A step in the right direction… Positive direction………Again I’m so excited about this storyline after reading the article about Easton ontvguide.com….It will explode on gh !!!!!!!!!!!! Loving GH………………………….Keep up the good work OLTL WRITERS!!!!!!!!!!! KEEPing GH WERE IT BELONGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOAP FAN FOREVER
Loved that interview with Michael Easton on tvguide.com………….I could scream …..WOW BABY………….GH IS SMOKIN AGAIN AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for pointing out the article on TV Guide… read the whole thing and nice to read the commentors saying they hope the mob stories end up maybe fringe stories on GH rather than 85-90% of the stories they’ve been having. Glad to know I’m not the only tired of GH being so contentrated on the mob stories.
As for McBain, I’ll be watching!
Your welcome Christy… Hope you enjoyed the info on Michael Easton… He will stir up Port Charles !!!!!!!!!!! I know I did………. Looking forward to seeing John McBain which will be Tues. of nt. wk…(3/13) ,……….. Sad about Cole & Hope!!!!!! And clean-up Sonny’s act!!!!!!!!! Less gangster/mob stories will help GH to do MUCH BETTER!!!!!!!!!!! I think people are tired of that storyline w/Sonny…I know I am……..John McBain to the rescue!!! One of my FAVORITE’S FROM OLTL….
I have no one to talk about the soaps with except here.. None of my friends watch the soaps………So I enjoy sharing my comments on line… To other soap fans…
Your friends don’t know what they’re missing! I love this website too! I only found it when AMC was cancelled! I wish I knew about it a long time ago! It’s great!
susan you confused me! ha! that was a thank you to Michael Fairman! te he he
I was just trying to be nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excuse me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciated the info on M. Easton that’s all… What is so confusing about that???????? I didn’t realize where the info came from…I was just thanking another soap fan..We soap fans should stick together!!!!!!! Don’t you think………Again I was only trying to be nice………..
Reply to comment on 3/7 at 7:26pm……… I’m really surprised by this comment… This is the only way I can discuss the soaps with anyone because my friends don’t like them.. You gave me the info.. I thought it came from you because you responded to my comment… Understand now. Ithought it was just another fellow soap lover helping another soap lover….Are we on the same page now…
wowie… no I wasn’t barking at you, not at all!… it was just when you said you’re welcome to my thanking for the article, which Michael provided the link to (1st story paragraph)… I thought maybe you worked for this website and then realized you thought I was thanking you… I was just confused cuz I just commented to the story , not to your post…. anyways, i thought it was funny…. please don’t hate me, fellow soap lover! 🙂 Let’s start over. Hello fellow soap lover, what is your favorite soap and how long have you been watching it?
Replying to comment on 3/8 at 1:22pm Everything is cleared up…Let’s start over again… Fellow soap lover…My favorite soap or was OLTL…A very long time.. Can’t remember how many years… But do you remember the Woleks : Larry , his sister Anna & brother Vinny.. That could give you a clue to how long I have been watching OLTL….I started watching the soaps with my mom & have been watching them ever since…GH with Dr. Hardy , Lucille & Audrey!!! I watched them all on abc at one time…Back than they were only on for a half hour and shortly changed to an hour… But OLTL is my all time favorite soap.. Love Viki, Bo , Nora, Roxy, Rex, GiGi…The list goes on… My favoriye is John McBain & natalie,Jeesica.. Liked Antonio but he left the show… I miss OLTL TERRIBLY!!!!!!! I have tht cast picture of OLTL ina frame I bought.. I look at it every so often… And I get sad….That’s all for now.. If you want to chat again about the soaps , just leave me your comments and I will respond fellow soap lover….As I said I have no one to talk about the soaps except here.. My friends don’t like them… Talk to you later.
oh girl, I’ve watched OLTL (my favorite too!) and GH all the way back to when they started – I was really little, but I totally remember – I remember when Dr. Larry Wolek was played by Michael Storm’s brother, James Storm who I believe left for Dark Shadows (which I also LOVED!), and remember Vicki was played by another gal, can’t remember her name, but I think she left to go to AMC and Erika took over. Those were 2 primo recasts! I remember GH, Steve, Jessie, Audrey – I remember scenes of little Scotty Balwin, his dad and mom – I believe his mom was crazy, literally! Yeah, I remember the Craigs, Carla and Ed the cop and Vinnie the cop – do you remember when Vicki was to about to get married and Niki popped out and ran off with Vince instead of getting married! Those were the days! I remember Vinnie with Wanda Sykes – and remember Wanda’s diner(s).
I have a ton of VHS tapes and now that I got a VHS/DVD recorder I want to burn the tapes (onto dvd) so they’ll last longer than a VHS player usually does! I’ve got Blair & Todd’s golden balloon wedding, think that was ’95…. wonder how far back my tapes go. So that’s how I get thru losing OLTL – I watch old tapes to get my fix! AND now we get a little taste of our favorite flavors with some of the characters on GH.
Replying to comment on 3/8 at 6:41pm……….. Christy the first Vike before Erika Slezak was Gillian Spencer She left OLTL to go on AMC and plated Palmer’s wife….She played Viki (G Spencer) in 1968 when OLTL started…Do you remember Mark played by Tommy Lee Jones . He married Julie in 1971…Remember Joe Riley(Lee Patterson)………There was Price Trainer…..There was Meredith that was in 1971…………..There was Sadie in 1969 on oltl………….Remember joe riley’s sister Eileen in 1968…Erika Slezak auditioned fot the part of Viki in 1971……………And she started the very nt. day…I recorded the last week og OLTL & taped The View , the last day of OLTL….BOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!! all the Info I gave you on OLTL comes from soap Digest ONE LIFE TO LIVE TRIBUTE MAGAZINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!You can read from the early years & up to date stuff. IIt’s dated 1968-2012……..You should purchase it.. You would love it…So many memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I I will cherish It… I hace old soap digest’s from 5 to 6 years ago which I’m saving….I use to watch Dark Shadows………..Loved Barnabas Collins………………….So glad I have someone to talk about the soaps with !!!!!!!!!! Talk to you later…
oh, Anna… oh yeah, Anna was Vince and Larry Wolek’s sister and she was married to Jim Craig. Vince married Wanda Sykes(?) and Larry was married to Vicki’s sister Meredith. Do you remember when Tommy Lee Jones was on the show? I think he played Mark something and was involved with Dorian… i think that’s right.
I got all my info — from my head! ha! it’s a wonder I remember so much soap stuff. Probably why other stuff won’t stay in! ha! I saw that magazine advertised after OLTL left the air and thought I missed it, but I just found it this week at Safeway – I think they must have printed more, cuz there is a note inside the cover that says something about ‘when we first made the issue it was when the internet deal was expected…’ I did notice they left out Christian Slater in the center section of various stars that have been on OLTL. He was on ages ago as a little boy.
Very good interview!
ME isn’t my favorite, however he is a piece of OLTL and for that reason I welcome him to GH. As far as Gnat goes, FORGET it! Hated them back in Landview and I hope she never comes to Pt Chuckles! How about Carly for Jawn when he needs sex? She will give it up! 🙂
Hated them? John & Natalie were only one of the hottest couples on the show & Melissa Archer is gorgeous. What’s to hate?
What’s to hate? The fact that PIG slept with her sister’s fiance when she got dumped. Because Gnat can’t be without a man.
She is a liar. Manipulator.
In my opinion, they made that character into one nasty desperate ho.
Debi, I have been debating with myself whether to respond to your comment or just let it go. I know we all have our favorite characters & actors & storylines & are entitled to our own opinions but I think your reply was just a little bit mean spirited. Don’t know how long you’ve watched OLTL but I remember the very first day Natalie appeared & boy what a ride. Such history & she had so much to overcome. She was raised by ROXY!! Give her a little credit! I will always remember the day she & Viki bonded & you saw the last OLTL, right? Natalie, Jessica, Viki & Clint? The girls are actually real twins, both fathered by Clint? That was such a precious moment but I am getting off topic. Every soap character sleeps with someone for some crazy reason & every soap storyline is based on either a lie or a secret. Just remember that. Natalie is no worse than any other character on any other show. But if she is not a favorite of yours, fine. Just don’t be so mean about it. Thanks. I miss OLTL.
I personally love John and Natalie together. The have such a history. I don’t want to see him with anyone else but Natalie. I am hoping she comes to Port Charles. Loving the storyline with GH right now it is getting good it had been in a slump for awhile. We can agree to disagree on who we like and dislike on our shows. Anyway Michael Easton is a hottie!
Guess we agree on something else, Natalie. Please don’t come to Port Charles. Wasn’t crazy about her, and would bore during her scenes… But definitiely prefer Natalie over GH’s Liz. Natalie at least brought something to the canvas of Landview rather I liked her or not. I just don’t see the value in Liz, never really have. Natalie had value to the show, this I can say. Who is ” Gnat” and “Jawn ” ?
WAIT. Are you saying Liz & Gnat are your least favorites???
WELCOME to MY club!
I forgot to add, Gnat and those eyes rolling all around her head when she tells a lie! Jaaawnnn!!
I like Natalie & John together .. They have been threw so much!!!!!!!!!
I don’t se the value of Elizabeth either. She is a very dull and dry actress.
Natalie should come to General Hospital. Need some beautiful women.
Samantha is very dull and boring and cant talk or act.
Hey, someone below had a GREAT idea. Bring David Hayward from AMC. They need a REAL hospital villan. LOL
After-all, OLTL doesn’t have to have all the fun coming to Port Charles. AMC had some power player’s and David Hayward/ Vincent Irizarry was definitely one of them!!!!!
Definitely a great idea! Love Vincent Irizarry. He would make a great addition to GH….I’m all down for GH taking on some of the AMC characters, just as long as I don’t see Ryan or Greenlee anywhere near Port Charles….LOL
Didn’t care for David Hayward…. He got too nasty …….That’s only my opinion…Plus I prefer OLTL over AMC.. Again that’s only my opinion…
missing david hayward,anyway remember I said a few months back that I found a one life to live trivia book for the 40th anniversary of one life to live?well here is something Interesting ,michael easton was asked if he would take over the role of todd,when roger howarth left,well of course he said no but told the guys that he would like to be a cop and thats when john mcbain was born ,that was cool ,this book I got has so much info.the day I went to wal mart and past those books and I looked over and that book was on a pile of books in a big bin,what were the chances of me seeing that book screaming out to me, take me home with you.a good find.
I appreciate Michael Easton’s concern for the fans and the story. Great character.
I agree!!!!!!!! Like M. Easton!!!!!!
So excited about GH right now! Todd may be the only person who could make me root against Sonny. Loving it! Cannot wait to see it all play out!! The teasers are phenomenal! Go GH Go!! 🙂
Not to ignore the interview w/Michael Easton. -Which was also phenomenal. 🙂
Not sure if I like knowing so much about the storyline but I am glad to see John McBain again. I just have a problem with the 3 pm timeslot. So I will have to start watching online at abc after I lose Soapnet. I hope it works so Natalie and Liam can come. Michael Easton is such a class act!!!!
Michael Easton will make GH 10 times better! hope he becomes commissoner
But what about Uncle Bo? 🙂
That would be something….
Real happy to see this interview this morning! I caught it on tvguide.com. I kept searching for a crumb, something and jackpot:)
ME gave a real good interview, covered some key ques w/out giving too much away. A lot of it I was guessing (calls to Nat and the nod w/Sam). Although I was hoping for a Nat surprise, but I’ll wait….The rest was obvious, Sonny and the police dept. I really hope they eventually con’t w/Nat & Liam. Seems like he was reunited w/Liam for 10 min and Nat 5 min on OLTL. They were left hang’n & there’s more story to tell. I also like the range of emotions being a family man has effect McBain. He’s not just a cop. I’m excited to see more:)
IT was also thoughtful to consider the fans and to know the actors are just as hurt and saddened as we are. You can tell that cast was close and tight knit, but still good to hear that it wasn’t just a job. Its one thing to be cancelled once, then to be let down again.
I miss OLTL terribly and still sad. Trying to watch other tv shows, but still nothing comes close…
I mean in the 2 o’clock time slot.
Miss OLTL too..
Well, if he does become the commissioner, can his first action be to fire Dante from the police force? This guy is a walking conflict of interest…..being that his father is a known crime lord, and Dante always seems to find himself on a case involving Sonny, I think it would be best if he just remove himself from the force. The circling of these issues between Sonny’s crime life and Dante’s police work is going beyond redundant. PC police force needs to be shaken up, and John McBain is the right guy for the job.
Michael Easton moving his character to GH is a wish come true he will add the much needed balance to the already unbalanced mob stories. My biggest worry is that they will ruin my favorite soap couple John and Natalie. Malissa Archer would add a lot to the GH canvas. This does not make up for the loss of OLTL which was soapy perfection this past year, but it will ease the pain a bit. Thanks RC and FV and thank you Michael Easton.
I couldn’t agree more! I love Natalie and John together they were definitely a super couple on OLTL and should be together on GH. To not bring her and Liam on so that they can be with John as a family would simply be ridiculous. For those of you that aren’t Nat fans sorry… I love Melissa Archer and think she added so much to OLTL when her character entered the canvas years ago. She and John have such chemistry together it only seems logical to bring her on board. However they may be waiting to see what happens with the ratings and potential cancelation we all know could be looming.
I’m so with you!!! I check this site all the time for the lastest updates. If Mel Archer is added I’m in soap heaven.
I agree with comment on 3/7 at 5:20pm
I hope they bring her on too and that adorable little Liam.
Great interview. Excited to see the storyline unfold on our TV screens!
I love the character of john mcbain – i want them to make him a single parent & have him raise liam by himself – please don’t bring natalie to gh………i can not stand her character
Ok, let me just say, I am loving the OLTL character additions. Now they need to bring David Hayward from AMC to work with Anna. Vicki to buck heads with Edward, and Erica Kane to get rid of Kate/Connie (can you say dull and fashionless)!
I hope John finally brings Jason and Sonny to justice and get s them sent off to Pentonville where they belong. I also hope more fan favorites, like Natalie, make their way over to Port Charles. Let the takeover begin! Long live ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
I agree with comment on 3/5 at 7:52pm
I hate to suggest anything to tptb. They are on the right track getting back the right people now. Lets sit back and watch them make their magic.
IMO we have gotten and are getting alot more than we ever dreamt to begin with.
bring natalie and liam over general hospital john cannot be a singal father and raise liam by himself natalie is liams mother and natalie,john, and liam need to be a hapy family.
I agree 100% …….
love it that ther bringing john to gh,i have always loved micheal easton but it will not be the same without natalie and liam right by his side!john and natalie was one of the hottest couples on oltl and if they don’t get melissa over there soon,it will be a big mistiakle,i love jolie forever
I can’t wait for John to arrive in Port Charles!! He will make a great addition!
Yes he will…..
I love the character of John Mc Bain, but not without Natalie and Liam. It would not seem believable that he would leave them behind.
I disagree on that one…….I like Natalie…They are a family now.. And should be together..
I hope when John McBain visits PCPD there will be FBI (or do they call it BFI?) Wanted Posters for the still missing escapees from Pennsylvania… especially one Allison Perkins!! They could also have one for Troy and Lindseytoo! That would be funny to see them on wanted posters — kinda like hey, we haven’t forgotten y’all!
Oh I am so sad to I miss you so much but now your going to be on GM I will take it I Love you so much my dream is to meet you one day in person I am Hook On me some Micheal LOL Love You Lots am so glad I can see you again.
It will be interesting heading into summer and Fall. I haven’t heard anything about GH being cancelled like we did with the other two ABC Soaps. I hope GH gets a new contractual life and then you have a chance of developing these characters.
John McBain is one of my favorites of OLTL… I will be happy to see him on GH nt. week…
Miss my favorite soap so much!!!!!!!!!!! Which is OLTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We’re in the same crappy boat Susan A. Nice to find some “Jolie” fans. Like another fan said, they discovered this website after AMC was cancelled. I discovered this after OLTL was cancelled. B4 i just relied on Soap Opera Weekly for my dish. Now I can’t get the info fast enough. This site gives great up to the minute info. Very grateful to Mr. Michael Fairman, can’t say enough. I also don’t have any fellow soap friends, etc.. to talk/vent to, so it’s another plus. I’ve been watching soaps for 20+ yrs and seen a lot of great super couples. Rgt now my fav is “Jolie”. They play those characters so intently & wonderfully tog. So I’m hoping it continues. We’ll keep good thoughts.
Agree with Emily & Susan A. OLTL was the best, every single day 1:00 I think it’s time for my show. I miss it so much. And I LOVE JOLIE! I have never understood the Natalie bashers. I have loved her since day one. I can’t believe it took till the last darn show to get her & John really together. I too, stumbled upon this site after Prospect Park dropped their awful bombshell the night before Thanksgiving. I am addicted to this site. I don’t have anyone to talk about all this with either-this site is great for that. If they can’t bring Natty (I loved when Rex & Roxy called her that) & Liam to GH they at least better have John calling her regularly & asking about Liam! I wish someone would mention calling Viki about Hope. Oh it is good to have Llanview people on GH but it really just makes me miss OLTL that much more. Why did it have to end?
Thanks Gloria:) Yeah, don’t know why they messed w/OLTL. I’m not into alot of these reality shows and i have 2 kids, so movies are hard to come by. Hardly any good sitcoms. So tv is really limited these days, now w/the soap genre dying….depressing!!!
I agree w/every word and LOVE the actors on OLTL. Hope we get our wish:) I’ll toast u if we do.
I cant even begin to put down in words about john mcbain ,I love this guy to,all he has to do is look at the camera ,those beautiful eyes says it all,welcome to port charles john mcbain my favorite cop ,that now works for the FBI,Im counting the days,Its almost here.
Hey Barbara: U haven’t been posting much at all, and neither have I. You usually post, daily. Is everything ok? Are you watching everyday, and reading the boards on here daily?
hey 1loveabcsoaps,I havent missed anything here there have been so many comments including one from heather telling me to please get real.last saturday or sunday I wrote 3 posts, I went a bit overboard on one of them,go to annie potts fires back to newt gingrinch for his anti christian comments reguarding her doppy show ,Read my post then read what that sean guy wrote to me ,Tell me what you think,and how you would have handled it maybe I chose the wrong words because michael didnt post what I wrote,I felt if my post was not allowed then his (sean) should have been taken down because that sean guy sounds like a kook to me,maybe IM wrong let me know.Heres some news over at facebook ,I heard ron and frank were twittering ,how ever thats spelled ,anyway there saying there will be some interesting casting news this monday,I heard it at facebook so it can be a rumor.
I am so thrilled to see Mr. Michael Easton aka Caleb Morely . He get a second
chance for him and Kelly Monaco aka Livvie Locke to work together again…..
And then you have Steve Burton aka Jason Morgan …….I LOVE IT BRI NG
IT ON……..